Reports

08.30.2023

The Census Bureau Needs to Improve its Performance Management Processes and Quality Control Program for the Reimbursable Surveys Program

Our audit found that while the Bureau has established controls along with performance and quality metrics to ensure the quality of survey data, it does not consistently follow or achieve them.

Report Number OIG-23-025-A

U.S. Census Bureau (Census)

Audits / Evaluations

08.30.2023

USPTO Needs to Improve Oversight and Implementation of Patent Classification and Routing Process

Our audit found that USPTO’s patent classification and routing processes were not effective.

Report Number OIG-23-026-A

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (PTO)

Audits / Evaluations

08.23.2023

Audit of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey

This announcement memo initiates an audit to determine whether the Census Bureau has implemented adequate data collection procedures to ensure American Community Survey estimates are reliable.

U.S. Census Bureau (Census)

Audits Initiated

08.21.2023

Semiannual Report on NTIA's Broadband Program, August 2023

This report is the second in a series of semiannual reviews providing the status of six NTIA-administered grant programs aimed at expanding broadband access in the United States.

Report Number OIG-23-024

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Audits / Evaluations

08.14.2023

DOJ and California non-profit settle allegations of false claims for reimbursement

This press release announces the resolution of allegations that Sun Valley CARE Development, Inc., violated the False Claims Act by submitting false information to the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) in connection with an EDA grant.

Economic Development Administration

Investigations

08.01.2023

Evaluation of NOAA's NWS Tornado Forecasting and Warning Performance

This announcement memo initiates an evaluation to assess National Weather Service tornado forecasting and warning performance and identify potential opportunities for enhanced effectiveness.

Report Number 2023-461

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Audits Initiated

07.27.2023

Audit of NOAA OMAO Aircraft Program

This announcement memo initiates an audit to assess NOAA’s progress replacing its hurricane hunter aircraft.

Report Number 2023-459

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Audits Initiated

07.21.2023

Audit of NESDIS' Transition of Ground System Capabilities to its Common Cloud Framework

This announcement memo initiates an audit to assess the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service’s (NESDIS’) progress implementing the NESDIS Common Cloud Framework.

Report Number 2023-458

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Audits Initiated

07.10.2023

Management Alert: NTIA's Reliance on Self-Certifications Increased Fraud Risk for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

During our audit of NTIA’s implementation of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), we determined NTIA did not consistently identify possible duplicated funding for 88 TBCP broadband infrastructure awards, totaling $1.6 billion.

Report Number OIG-23-022-M

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Audits / Evaluations

06.15.2023

Evaluation of Broadband Deployment Challenges

This announcement memo initiates an evaluation to identify potential challenges for deploying broadband to underserved and unserved communities.

National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)

Audits Initiated

05.24.2023

EDA Implemented and Followed the Requirements for Awarding and Disbursing CARES Act Funding Through the Revolving Loan Fund Program

Our evaluation found that EDA had a process to select applicants and award Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funds through the revolving loan fund program, generally ensured that pre-disbursement requirements were met, and had a process for monitoring CARES Act funds after disbursement.

Report Number OIG-23-021-I

Economic Development Administration

Audits / Evaluations